Jeff Bovee Sterling, IL Favorite breweries: My wife and I started visiting breweries as a fun activity to do together on weekends or while traveling, and we have enjoyed so many great breweries in Illinois and surrounding states over the last few years that it’s really hard to choose a favorite. One of the first ...

By Trent Modglin Destihl Brewery & Beer Hall 1200 Greenbriar Drive in Normal Destihl.com Details: This is one of the more impressive breweries we’ve encountered anywhere. Truly, it is. Opened in 2017, this production brewery, beer hall and private-event space sits on six acres, covers some 47,000 square feet and features 30 taps and American-inspired ...